Dehydration Prevention
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Dehydration is when your body is losing more fluids than it is taking in. It’s a common problem, especially in summer. The foremost treatment for dehydration is prevention. Here’s how to prevent it.
Drink lots of water
Anticipate the need for increased fluid intake. Plan ahead and take extra water to all outdoor events where increased sweating, activity, and heat stress will increase fluid losses. Ensure that older people, infants and children have adequate drinking water or fluids available and assist them as necessary. Make sure that any incapacitated or impaired person is encouraged to drink and is given adequate fluids. Doctors say that by the time you feel thirsty, you are already dehydrated. So just keep drinking water. It contains no calories and is great for your health in other ways.Dress for the weather to make sure that you’re not sweating more than you need to
If it’s a hot, humid day, wear light-coloured and loose-fitting clothingIf you’re going to participate in a strenuous activity, then drink up before hand.
Also important is to drink at regular intervals (around 20 minutes or so) during the activity. Break up your exposure to hot temperatures. Find air-conditioned or shady areas and allow yourself to cool between exposures.Do not drink
Do not drink coffee, colas, or other drinks that contain caffeine. They increase urine output and make you dehydrate faster.
Avoid alcohol consumption, including beer and wine, especially when it is very hot, because alcohol increases water loss and impairs your ability to sense early signs associated with dehydration.The most common signs of dehydration are:-
• Thirst
• Cracked lips
• Dizziness or lightheadedness
• Dry, sticky mouth
• Extreme headache
• Nausea
• Producing less urine or darker urineIf you experience any of the symptoms above, then rest for a while in a cool area and drink plenty of water.
Most dehydration goes away by drinking fluids, but if you feel faint or dizzy for several hours, then you should probably see a doctor.
There are still a few reported people lost in the deserts even now, some of whom are never found.
Thankfully we drive in groups and under supervision of a number of capable Marshals who know exactly where we are driving and precisely what to to do in rescue situation/s and emergencies and are adept in the ways of the outdoors.
One of the most important and basic rule of safety is “Do not venture out alone in the desert”.
quote Ahmed Pervez:One of the most important and basic rule of safety is “Do not venture out alone in the desert”.& “Never challenge the nature”.
quote Desert King:quote Ahmed Pervez:One of the most important and basic rule of safety is “Do not venture out alone in the desert”.& “Never challenge the nature”.
Correct!!!
Very aptly phrased.
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